The new rules, which will come into force tomorrow (24 April), will see amendments made to 10 regulations regarding children’s social care including care proceedings, foster care and adoption arrangements. Regulations surrounding residential care including children’s homes, residential special schools and secure children’s homes will also be affected.
The amendments were laid before parliament today (23 April) and will bypass the 21-day rule usually used to pass laws.
Adoption
Rules around care review panels are set to be relaxed, meaning it may take longer for complaints about care plans set out by local authorities to be re-examined and resolved.
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